The new foliage of this handsome nandina emerges each spring a yellowy green, but over time they turn aricher lime green. When grown in a sunnier spot, the leaf colour will remain quite bright, but in areas where the foliage is in shade (or towards the centre of the plant), the foliage becomes a darker green.

Garden care: In mid- or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.

Undiscovered gem

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I read about this in a gardening mag - I already have several nandinas - very different - brilliant scarlets and well worth checking out. There is quite a range. This one is a vibrant lemony green - and lights up dark areas. Provides contrast. Right now outside sitting room window and giving some much needed colour in the depths of winter. Great thing about putting in a pot is they can be moved about according to season and rearranging how things look. So far not fussy. Slow growers so no pressure to keep potting on.